As for Alyssa Gangeri, pastry chef and managing partner at The Butter Milk Ranch in Nashville, Tennessee, pumpkin spice “reminds me of family gatherings, cozying up as the weather cools, and preparing for the holiday season. There’s also a psychological connection with indulgence and self-care as people enjoy this seasonal treat.”

Of course, when we at PopCrush see cinnamon, we think of Fireball, which if added to apple cider makes a great fall drink for the adults over 21 looking to have some fun and text their ex at the end of the night — just remember to delete the thread in the morning.

Love it or not, the flavor of pumpkin spice has spread beyond being just a coffeeshop order. These 27 products offer some of the best ways to taste the season.

The toasty, slightly spicy flavor of pumpkin spice gives the woody, earthy, and occasionally biting taste of almonds a dimension of soft coziness.